1808: The Flight of the Emperor by Laurentino Gomes. When Napoleon’s forces invaded Portugal, Prince Regent João fled to Brazil with his entire family and most of the nobility. There he constructed roads, founded schools, created factories, and raised Brazil to kingdom status.

Royal Inheritance by Kate Emerson. Novel about a young woman in the court of Henry VIII who suspects she may be the king’s illegitimate daughter.

As always, publication dates are based on U.S. publishing schedules and are subject to change. To see all of September’s new royal books, visit the Royalty.nu Books next month.

If I could only read one of the books listed above, I would pick 1808: The Flight of the Emperor because it looks tremendously interesting. However, I’m glad I don’t have to choose, because I’d like to read The Assassination of the Archduke and The Queens Regnant of Navarre, too. Which books appeal to you?